Chef, 2 Stars

I've seen reviews for Chef that say the food shots are top notch and that the film is not quite as good. I'd agree - the food shots are 4 Stars, but not strong enough to improve a long drawn out 2 Star movie.

Jon Favreau (Wimbledon) gives a measured (if you'll pardon the cooking pun) performance. Sofia Vergara (who has done lots of movies and, according to rottentomatoes.com, this is her best so far?) is nice to watch. Emjay Anthony (apparently in It's Complicated but I'd have to see it again to remember) does a nice job playing Favreau's son. I'm not sure why Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate) nor Robert Downey Jr (Heart and Souls) needed to be cast - I admire both actors but the production could have saved money with lesser-knowns in their roles?

A nice rental on a slow day.